Sensei Brian Toomey 6th Dan

Sensei Brian Toomey has been practising karate for over 35 years.

Sensei Toomey received his first lesson in Fermoy Karate Club from Tom Abbernetty and has gone to train under Shihan Asai and Kato.

As Karate is continuing to change and develop he feels that you have to keep getting this level of instruction for your own karate to progress. He likes nothing better than to pass on his knowledge and experience to other students.

Sensei Toomey has represented Ireland as competitor, Coach/Manager and as a referee down through the years and is well respected on the International Karate Circuit.

As head of the International Japan Karate Association in Ireland he is constantly organising seminars, championships and courses, which are always open to other organisations and Associations

The aim of the IJKA is to foster the true spirit of karate and develop international relations between countries under the guidence of world class instructors such as Shihan Kato (9th Dan). Here in Ireland we hold true to this aim by teaching karate in our clubs all over Ireland and by holding international competitions and courses attended by people from all over the world. It is in this fashion that we hope to grow and develop the IJKA and ourselves further. All styles and organisations are welcome to attend IJKA courses.

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Monday, May 30, 2011

Shubukan Karate Club grading examination



Pic:- Sensei Brian Toomey pictured with Fermoy Karate Club's Kevin McCarthy and Louise O'Dea from the Shubukan Karate Club Dungarvan after a recent wheelchair class at the Cope Foundation in Montenotte Cork.

Sensei Brian Toomey and some senior members from Fermoy Karate Club travelled to The Shubukan Karate Club in Dungarvan last Wednesday evening for a training session followed by a grading examination. We are delighted to report that all who presented themselves for the grading examination passed and sensei Ciaran O' Dea can be proud of the high standard his students have achieved over the past few months. It was particularly gratifying to see two of Ciaran's special needs pupils obtaining their 12th kyu ( white belt ) and judging by their performance on the night it will be the first of many belts they will receive. Fermoy Karate Cub was the first in Ireland to become an all inclusive club in that we provide training and membership to people who have mobility problems or special needs requirements and it is wonderful to see sensei Ciaran following this path. Well done to all.

A special thanks to senseis Sean O'Donnell and Ross Daly who will be hosting all classes this week, and to our new members who started last week we extend a warm welcome.
On Thursday June 9th we hope to hold a senior grading examination after training ...... so keep practicing your katas!
As mentioned last week parents please note that the club does not close over the summer holiday period and training times are as follows:
Junior beginners 7pm on Thursday, advanced juniors 8pm Tuesday & Thursday and adults all grades 9pm Tuesday & Thursday. A special advaced kata class is held on Sunday at 11am.
New members welcome come along and check us out your first lesson is FREE. For further details or information call Brian 0872500783.
Until next week osu.
Posted by John Mc Carthy at 3:48 PM

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